Milestones: Alec Lemon set the record for most catches in a season with 70; Jerome Smith became just the 16th Orange tailback to rush for 1,000 yards in a season.
The Orange didn’t turn the ball over a single time while Louisville committed two turnovers. Syracuse is 3-0 on the season when they don’t commit a turnover.
In my opinion, that loss cost the Orange a bowl appearance. No way they’re beating undefeated Louisville at home, and I don’t see them winning at Missouri.
Quinta Funderburk made another appearance last night! Our favorite Arkansas transfer, who is ineligible this season, apparently committed a penalty on a kickoff, according to ESPN announcer Mike Gleason.
Doug Marrone defeats UConn for first time in his career. It’s also just the second time in Marrone’s four-year tenure that the Orange have more than one Big East win in a season.
Syracuse continues to be offensively inefficient. The Orange outgained the Scarlet Knights 418-237, but managed just 15 points. Syracuse has now outgained its opponents in total yardage in all four losses this season.
Syracuse wins. Slice it any way you want the Orange are 1-0 in the Big East and have a win over an FCS opponent for the first time since October of last year.